bikes

[breezer]

Good luck there, Mr. Moneybags.

well its an ex demonstrator, last years model........and the government are running an interest free loan deal on e bikes....£100 / month for 36 months.....ask me in 12 months if I can afford it.

[sometimeperhaps]

heading the dark side boys - about to pull  the trigger on a Riese & Müller Multicharger cargo bike.

Cargo bikes are great. Unfortunately I don’t think it’ll ever make sense for me to own one, so I’ll just have own one when I say dream about my life if I lived in Denmark.

[breezer]

Got 2 little kids - school run machine......

[Andmoreagain]

paid 100 for my stumpjumper

[apport]

my 94 stumpy jumpy, acquired at a garage sale for $50 earlier this summer
obviously not configured like this, but most of the stock stuff was in good condition
it came with a rock shox fork, that was actually still functional, i discovered goes for more than double what i paid for the bike

[Frank and Fred]

Haven't been riding at all but needed some exercise. A quick neighborhood roll to see if I liked the frame bag or not turned into a 30 miler. Not sure I like frame bags but was good to bang out a few miles.

[Andmoreagain]

my 94 stumpy jumpy, acquired at a garage sale for $50 earlier this summer
obviously not configured like this, but most of the stock stuff was in good condition
it came with a rock shox fork, that was actually still functional, i discovered goes for more than double what i paid for the bike

This is just like my stumpjumper down to the old moto bars and bmx stem ha. The only parts i had to spend on were the pedals and tires. Super fun bike. I take it down a lot of single track that I probably shouldnt and honestly i reach for it more than my full suspension bike

[Joust Ostrich]

Haven't been riding at all but needed some exercise. A quick neighborhood roll to see if I liked the frame bag or not turned into a 30 miler. Not sure I like frame bags but was good to bang out a few miles.

Always a plus 1 for scenery.

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my 94 stumpy jumpy, acquired at a garage sale for $50 earlier this summer
obviously not configured like this, but most of the stock stuff was in good condition
it came with a rock shox fork, that was actually still functional, i discovered goes for more than double what i paid for the bike

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This is just like my stumpjumper down to the old moto bars and bmx stem ha. The only parts i had to spend on were the pedals and tires. Super fun bike. I take it down a lot of single track that I probably shouldnt and honestly i reach for it more than my full suspension bike

hell yeah. i take mine on the jump track near me. i love it, it's become my go-to bike. does yours have a cable guide mounted to the top of the seat tube? that's the only thing i don't like about mine, since it requires cantilever brakes. i even tried setting it up with a cable stop adapter thing and a v-brake, with a compatible lever and just couldn't get it to pull correctly.

@Frank and Fred nice photos dude. i relate so much to the intended short ride becoming a long ride.

[manysnakes]

my 94 stumpy jumpy, acquired at a garage sale for $50 earlier this summer
obviously not configured like this, but most of the stock stuff was in good condition
it came with a rock shox fork, that was actually still functional, i discovered goes for more than double what i paid for the bike

Looks great, but that's what I mean about a vintage MTB being more desirable with an original, non-suspension fork. I'm going through the same thing because I picked up a lugged Trek 990 with a RockShox  replacement fork, and I would absolutely kill to have the paint-to-match original fork back.

Cool that you were able to sell yours. I'm waiting to find a suitable replacement rigid fork before I strip the bike apart; hopefully I can get decent money for my Judy.

[j....soy.....]

i gave away orange lava dome....oops....good home I think though...

[Huell Howser]

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Looking to do some small bike packing trips and ride a bit more on trails since all I have is a road bike right now.  been looking at possibly getting a gravel bike. been checking out this specialized diverge

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-e5/p/199973?color=322113-199973



for the price it seems like it’s a good entry-level bike for what I’m trying to do but my knowledge is limited tbh. Anyone got any recommendations for comparable bikes in a similar price range?

Should add that I’m probably looking to buy something new because the use market seems to be filled with bikes that have aftermarket upgrades and I’m just not familiar with them or confident enough to know what I’m paying for as of now

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just got an email saying these are $300 off.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-e5/p/199973?color=322137-199973

good lookin out!

I got the same email and took it to a local shop that carries specialized - they had my size in stock and price matched the sale. timing couldn’t have been better

Put about 60+ miles on it over the last 3 days and loving it. It’s my first “new” bike(only ever had 10+ year old bikes). Love the road bike feel with the drop bars while not being limited to the streets. stoked to take it on some long rides in the future


@Frank and Fred jealous of that scenery !

[manysnakes]

Congrats! Nothing like NBD (new bike day).

[Joust Ostrich]

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Looking to do some small bike packing trips and ride a bit more on trails since all I have is a road bike right now.  been looking at possibly getting a gravel bike. been checking out this specialized diverge

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-e5/p/199973?color=322113-199973



for the price it seems like it’s a good entry-level bike for what I’m trying to do but my knowledge is limited tbh. Anyone got any recommendations for comparable bikes in a similar price range?

Should add that I’m probably looking to buy something new because the use market seems to be filled with bikes that have aftermarket upgrades and I’m just not familiar with them or confident enough to know what I’m paying for as of now

[close]

just got an email saying these are $300 off.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-e5/p/199973?color=322137-199973

[close]

good lookin out!

I got the same email and took it to a local shop that carries specialized - they had my size in stock and price matched the sale. timing couldn’t have been better

Put about 60+ miles on it over the last 3 days and loving it. It’s my first “new” bike(only ever had 10+ year old bikes). Love the road bike feel with the drop bars while not being limited to the streets. stoked to take it on some long rides in the future


@Frank and Fred jealous of that scenery !

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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heading the dark side boys - about to pull  the trigger on a Riese & Müller Multicharger cargo bike.

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Good luck there, Mr. Moneybags.

The proper comparison for a cargo bike isn't other bikes, it's a car. Multicharger is still hell of a lot cheaper to buy and maintain than any vehicle. Good on ya!

[breezer]

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heading the dark side boys - about to pull  the trigger on a Riese & Müller Multicharger cargo bike.

[close]

Good luck there, Mr. Moneybags.

[close]

The proper comparison for a cargo bike isn't other bikes, it's a car. Multicharger is still hell of a lot cheaper to buy and maintain than any vehicle. Good on ya!

agree! 

[323-BALM]

wild conditions today. ripping.

[j....soy.....]

I like the idea you’re not waiting around for it to dry and the moment you leave the house, you’re doing the thing….

[323-BALM]

I like the idea you’re not waiting around for it to dry and the moment you leave the house, you’re doing the thing….

Best case scenario, that. I’m driving my fun bikes to the woods, although I do go out from home on the gravel bike for fitness…
Actually mountain biking from the house is a dream, one realized soon…

[DERBY]

[manysnakes]

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I like the idea you’re not waiting around for it to dry and the moment you leave the house, you’re doing the thing….

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Actually mountain biking from the house is a dream, one realized soon…

Living riding distance from a trailhead is the dream and is a precondition for me to moving to any kind of smaller town or more rural area.

[j....soy.....]

I think I'm pretty new and pretty much any trail is good.  Here's a question and an observation.....like skating....the pants are cultural right?  I mean in skating we've learned...you can skate in big pants....you can skate in small pants....it's kinda bullshit....in biking....do you think I'll successfully not do it?  In running, when it got cold I finally broke down and went tights under shorts....biking?  I don't think I really need it. 

[323-BALM]

I often ride in long pants. Big fan.

What’s the question here?

[j....soy.....]

To spand or not to spand….need I expand?

[PAWL]

To spand or not to spand….need I expand?

Depends on what kinda riding I guess

I’m anti spand personally, don’t feel the need to spend even more money and hate the look

[323-BALM]

Ah, i see.

Chafing is the worst. I thought it was just some minor discomfort until it really happened to me. Hot day, couple hours of pedaling in regular underwear. Oh man I’m queasy just remembering it…walking like the cartoon cowboy from the wagon wheel after school psa.
Got into padded bike shorts after that. Chamois butter too. Euro style with menthol let it tingle…
I rarely ride without padded liners anymore…although last week I did a 90 minute mtb ride without them.
Always under shorts or pants though. I can’t see having to talk to a civilian dressed like a roadie. No way lol

[manysnakes]

For me, padded vs. unpadded is entirely situational.  I have many pairs from my days racing, so if I'm going mountain biking all day? Padded shorts (bibs, actually) underneath some over-shorts. Running around town on my commuter bike? Regular-ass pants and underwear.

I will say that I've done plenty of rides where my ass would have been absolutely wrecked if I had tried to wear regular cotton underwear for 120 miles.

[hiljentaa]

Got a hardtail MTB a couple months ago. Hyped, haven't had a bike in a couple years after the degenerates of the Front Range stole both of my bikes (custom steel fillet-brazed road bike that I built from the frame and another hardtail).

I have done a ton of thru-hiking and I'm hoping to translate that to thru-riding/'bikepacking'. Trying to do the research on bags and gear to outfit my bike is so daunting though. Ultralight backpacking gear is super niche and usually built by small companies that don't have the huge marketing budgets that all these bike companies have.

Sorting thru the offerings of 'the industry' to find the ideal option of each category is annoying to me. I guess I just need to pick the brain of someone who actually does this shit instead of trying to wade thru blogspam and youtube personalities.

[manysnakes]

"Bikepacking" is really just a fancy word for bicycle touring. If you're on a modern hardtail, you're probably not going to be using panniers, so you want a seatbag in the style of the Revelate, of which there are now about a zillion knockoffs. On the front, you will probably add a "roll" bag, meaning a long tube-shaped bag with Velcro straps that go around the handlebar. Next you have the frame bag, which can be really useful, but can also severely limit the amount of water you can carry, depending on the size. You can get frame bags made for specific frames, which fit perfectly, or you can buy a generic frame bag which will usually attach to the toptube and leave your bottle unmolested. Finally, I recommend a stem bag or two like the kind Revelate created, for which there are again myriad cheap knockoffs that work just fine.

If you end up using a full-size frame bag, you can carry your water by attaching something like this to another part of the frame or your fork, and attaching water bottles there.

All of these bags are expensive if you're buying Swift, RandiJo, Revelate, Ron's, etc. But honestly, you could probably outfit yourself with an entire "bikepacking" kit like this for under $200 buying the generic bags on eBay/Amazon.

Or, do what I do and ride an old mountain bike with panniers.

[hiljentaa]

Yeah, I'm aware of all the generalities.

I'm not doing a seatbag when a rack and panniers is way more secure and doesn't mess with dropper operation. Current thought there is Ortlieb QuickRack with their Gravel (25l) panniers. A handlebar bag and a stem bag or two should round it out?

I guess where I'm at is, which one of these 1000 different stem bags do I buy? Which handlebar bag/harness out of the 100 offerings available?